Associate Director, Center For Excellence In Public Health (Ceph)

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to join our team as an Associate Director for the Center for Excellence in Public Health (CEPH) in Portland, Maine (https://www.une.edu/ceph). One of several centers at the University of New England, CEPH's mission is to improve the health of the public and advance health equity by engaging UNE faculty, staff, students, and community partners to generate new knowledge, contribute to best practice, grow local capacity, and create opportunities for learning. CEPH annual budget of about 8 million dollars includes grant-funded programming such as statewide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed), Maine Area Health Education Center Network (AHEC), program evaluation, nutrition and food marketing policy research, and public health and interprofessional workforce development. The CEPH annual newsletter which highlights accomplishments can be found here: https://online.pubhtml5.com/bwqh/kznw/.

The ideal candidate will have a background in public health practice, evaluation and/or research, as well as experience in interprofessional health workforce development.

Annual salary ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 based on experience and qualifications. Total compensation ranges from $112,934 to $149,984, depending on the selected medical and dental plans.

About the University of New England

With roots dating to 1831, the University of New England (UNE) has evolved to become the largest private university in Maine. UNE has established itself as a leading comprehensive university with particular strengths in the health sciences and marine sciences and a wide range of academic programs offered both onsite and online to nearly 6,500 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. UNE is guided by the core values of student-centeredness, diversity, inclusion, relentless inquiry, interdisciplinary collaboration, learning everywhere, progressive change, and stewardship of our planet.

UNE's more than 70 undergraduate, graduate, professional, and online degree programs are offered through six colleges - the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Dental Medicine, the Westbrook College of Health Professions, the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the College of Professional Studies, and a recently-established College of Business. UNE is home to Maine's only medical school and only physician assistant program and to northern New England's only dental school. UNE's robust research agenda garners more NIH funding in biomedical research than any other college or university in Maine. UNE is located on two beautiful campuses in Maine - the coastal Biddeford Campus and suburban Portland Campus for the Health Sciences - and also has a unique study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco. UNE is regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

During a tumultuous time for higher education, UNE has bucked the trends, emerging from a global pandemic with robust enrolment numbers, a bold plan to move its medical college from Biddeford to Portland in order to create a unique, interprofessional health sciences campus there, and a host of new academic programs and student support initiatives designed to meet the workplace needs of an ever-changing economy. While many other institutions were content to merely keep their doors open during the pandemic, UNE's dedicated faculty and professional staff were determined to seize every opportunity during a time of much change and realignment for the industry. And guided by the recently refreshed Our World, Our Futurestrategic plan, UNE has done just that. As a result, the University's credit rating has recently been upgraded to A2 from Moody's Investor Services and A+ (with positive outlook) from Fitch Ratings.

UNE emphasizes inclusion, diversity, and meeting the needs of first-generation students while consciously immersing students in an environment that prioritizes viewpoint diversity. Indeed, one of UNE's distinguishing characteristics is its commitment to fostering a robust marketplace of ideas so that students may develop the respect for opposing viewpoints and intellectual curiosity needed to be productive participants in our increasingly polarized society. The University invites to campus guest speakers whose ideas span various ideological spectra and, through an array of interrelated programs, exposes students to multiple views on important topics, both inside and outside the classroom.

Perennially included on "best colleges" lists by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Forbes, and others, UNE prides itself on its excellent student outcomes. It has recently been ranked first in Maine for value added by Brookings and first in Maine for job placement by Zippia. Meanwhile, UNE students enjoy an exceptionally low student-loan default rate of just 0.6% compared to 2.3% nationally. UNE's clinical programs also boast exceptional board pass rates, while the aspiring doctors in UNE's College of Osteopathic Medicine earn a residency choice match rate that is among the ten best in the country. For more information about these and other accolades, visit www.une.edu/about/glance

UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site (https://www.une.edu/hr/benefits) for additional information regarding UNE's fantastic benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs and initiatives

• Collaborate with healthcare organizations, government agencies, and community partners to develop programs

• Provide leadership and guidance to staff members and ensure CEPH's goals and objectives are met

• Represent CEPH at conferences, meetings, and other professional events

• Identify funding opportunities and assist in grant writing and fundraising efforts

• Assist the Director in developing and executing strategic plans for the center

• Work with the Senior Grant and Financial Administrator for budget and financial needs

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Public Health or a related field

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public health practice, evaluation and/or research

• Experience in project management and staff supervision

• Knowledge of healthcare systems and workforce development principles

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Familiarity with grant writing and fundraising techniques

• Familiarity with the public health landscape in Maine and Northern New England is a plus.

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements for clinical activity.